Benjamin Piatt Runkle, (September 3, 1836 - June 28, 1916) was one of the original seven founders of Sigma Chi fraternity, as well as a general in the Union Army during the American Civil War. Runkle was born in West Liberty, Ohio. In Sigma Chi he is remembered most for his pugnaciousness; he threw his DKE badge on the table in disgust in the pivotal meeting between the founders of Sigma Chi and Whitelaw Reid. Wikipedia
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