TasKing-

Sure looks to me as if "The Bold Benjamin" is related in some fashion to what you're looking for, at least in terms of using the same verse form and likely the same tune. However, the original broadside "The Benjamin Lamentations," has been traced back to the 17th century.

I'll have to re-check that thread but I thought I remembered an army version being mentioned.

Interesting.

Cheerily,
Charley Noble