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WWII Soldier's Voice Heard by Daughter After 70 Years
14 Nov
Summary
- Sgt. Cody Wolf's voice was heard by his daughter 70 years later.
- His voice was found on a 1943 Christmas radio broadcast.
- The recording was discovered in a newspaper library's archive.
Margaret Ann Wolf Harris experienced a profound moment in December 2013 when she heard her father's voice for the first time. Her father, Sgt. Cody Wolf, was killed in action in January 1944 during World War II, when his daughter was just 17 months old.
A researcher discovered a black box containing vinyl records in a newspaper library. These records held a pristine copy of a 1943 Christmas radio show, sponsored by the Sunpapers and broadcast from England. The program featured messages from service members, including Sgt. Wolf.
In his Christmas 1943 message, Sgt. Wolf spoke of his home in Catonsville, Maryland, and mentioned his "16-month-old daughter, Margaret Ann." Tragically, he was killed in action less than a month later, on January 11, 1944.
Upon hearing the broadcast on local radio, Harris was deeply moved. She described hearing her father's voice as a "wonderful experience," particularly cherishing the moment he said her name. She explained that while she had photos and memorabilia, his voice brought his memory to life, transforming a "silent movie" into a living connection.
