Question

Does this sentence need a comma: When my brother finally got back from serving overseas my family was happy and proud.

Answer 1

It should be, “When my brother finally got back from serving overseas, my family was happy and proud.” When reading this out loud you would pause after overseas.

Answer 2

When my brother finally got back from serving overseas, my family was happy and proud.

Step-by-step explanation:

It should be

When my brother finally got back from serving overseas (Pause) my family was happy and proud.

So yes, a comma is needed