Benjamin Piatt Runkle Military person

Benjamin Piatt Runkle (September 3, 1836 – June 28, 1916) was one of the seven founders of Sigma Chi fraternity and an officer in the Union Army during the American Civil War. He served as Chief Superintendent of Freedmen's Affairs in Kentucky, and was plaintiff in the Supreme Court case Runkle v. United States. Runkle was also an Episcopal rector and twice served as trustee of Miami University.

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Birth date	September 03, 1836
Birth place	West Liberty Ohio
Date of death	June 28, 1916
Resting place	Arlington County Virginia , Arlington National Cemetery

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allegiance	United States of America Union
military operations	American Civil War Battle of Resaca Battle of Rocky Face Ridge Morgan's Raid Battle of Shiloh Battle of Carnifex Ferry Defense of Cincinnati
military branch	United States Army Union Army
military command	3rd brigade 4th Division XXIII Corps 45th Ohio Infantry
relation	Abram S. Piatt
service start	1861