Complex sentence: In 1942, Fox volunteered to serve as an Army Chaplain, accepting his appointment July 24,1942, and beginning active duty August 8,1942, the same day his son Wyatt enlisted in the Marine Corps.
Split into simpler sentences: In 1942, Fox volunteered to serve as an Army Chaplain, accepting his appointment July 24,1942. He began active duty August 8,1942, the same day his son Wyatt enlisted in the Marine Corps.