A little additional information...

Phil Harris (voice of Baloo in Disney's Jungle Book) also recorded it in the 50's too. he was the one that used the "I know this story's true... because I was that soldier" line. I once had a recording of this on a 2 cassette set called: "that's what i like about phil harris" and i haven't been able to find it; any help in this would be appreciated.