Dadjo, Kleber

1914 - Born in Siou, Togo, on the 12th of August.

Served in the British Army during World War II and in the French Army in the IndoChina and Algeria conflicts.

1960 - He was the longest-serving and highest-ranked Togolese in the French Army.

He attained rank of Captain and commanded Togo's tiny defense force, the Garde Togolaise.

1963 - Became Lieutenant Colonel after the coup d'état and served as head of the military cabinet of President Nicolas Grunitzky.

1967 - Served as Chairman of the National Reconciliation Committee in Togo from 14th of January to 14th of April.

       - After the 2nd military coup d'état on 13th of January, he was named interim President of Togo.

1967-1968 - He served as Minister of Justice.

1969 - Retired and returned to his home in Siou where he became Chef de Canton.