"I'm Asking You Sergeant, Where's Mine" (also known by the shorter title "Sergeant, Where's Mine") is a folk song written and first performed in the mid-1970s by Scottish comedian, actor and singer

Billy Connolly Sir William Connolly (born 24 November 1942) is a Scottish actor, retired comedian, artist, writer, musician, and presenter. He is sometimes known, especially in his homeland, by the Scots nickname the Big Yin ("the Big One"). Known for his ...

. It was later popularized by

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. Inspired by

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, it is told from the point of view of a wounded soldier and makes ironic reference to

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recruitment advertisements of the era that showed recruits having a grand time in exotic places and enjoying such activities as skiing. The first recording of the song, by Connolly, was included on his live album, ''Cop Yer Whack for This'' (Polydor ACB 00215, 1974) – the song's title was shortened to "Sergeant, Where's Mine?" for that release. Connolly re-recorded the song in 1992 backed by The Dubliners, and it was included on the group's album ''30 Years A-Greying'' (Baycourt RTE-CD 157–30, 1992).Rory Gallagher Home Page Discography
, accessed April 12, 2008 This song was one of several Connolly wrote with a military theme. Another was "Weekend Soldier", a song reminiscing about his own experiences serving in the Territorial Army, which he performed on his album ''Get Right Intae Him!''.

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