Adolf Hitler, dictator of Germany from 1933 to 1945, employed a personal staff, which represented different branches and offices throughout his political career. He maintained a group of aides-de-camp and adjutants, including Martin Bormann's younger brother Albert in the National Socialist Motor Corps (NSKK), Friedrich Hoßbach of the Wehrmacht, who was sacked for unfavourable conduct, and Fritz Darges of the Schutzstaffel (SS), who was also dismissed for inappropriate behaviour. Originally an SS adjutant, Otto Günsche was posted on the Eastern Front from August 1943 to February 1944, and in France until March 1944, until he was appointed as one of Hitler's personal adjutants.
Others included valets Hans Hermann Junge, Karl Wilhelm Krause, and his longest serving valet, Heinz Linge. They accompanied him on his travels and were in charge of Hitler's daily routine; including awaking him, providing newspapers and messages, determining the daily menu/meals, and wardrobe. He employed four chauffeurs over the years, including the part-Jewish Emil Maurice, and founding member of the Sturmabteilung (SA), Julius Schreck. Women in his employ included secretaries Christa Schroeder, his chief and longest serving one Johanna Wolf, and his youngest, Traudl Junge. Hitler disliked change in personnel and liked to have people around him that he was used to and who knew his habits. Hitler's personal staff members were in daily contact with him and many were present during his final days in the Führerbunker at the end of World War II in Europe.
Staff + Alphabetically listed per their Christian name Name Position (Branch) Years of service Notes Image Adjutant (National Socialist Motor Corps) 1931–45 Brother of Hitler's private secretary Martin Bormann. Hitler was fond of Bormann and found him to be trustworthy. Adjutant (National Socialist Motor Corps) 1938–45 Originally a naval adjutant. Became the subject of controversy for marrying a woman with a bad reputation. On 1 July 1939, he was appointed an NSKK adjutant. Cook (Berghof) 1938–45 Personal cook to Hitler and married to Herbert Doehring, chief of all civilian personnel at Hitler's house Secretary 1933–45 Began working for Hitler in 1933. Later wrote her memoirs about her time as one of his secretaries Cook/dietitian (Berghof) 1943–45 Began working for Hitler from 1943 and was present in Führerbunker during the dictator's final days Chauffeur (Schutzstaffel) 1925 Early member of the Nazi Party and co-founder of the SS, despite having Jewish ancestry Chauffeur (Schutzstaffel) 1934–45 Primary chauffeur to Hitler from 1934 to April, 1945 Adjutant (Wehrmacht) 1934–38 Dismissed as adjutant in 1938 for unfavorable conduct. His most important contribution to history is his creation of the Hossbach Memorandum. Adjutant (Schutzstaffel) 1943–44 Originally an adjutant for Martin Bormann. Although dismissed in 1944 for inappropriate behavior, Darges went on to command the 5th SS Panzer Regiment of SS Division Wiking. Recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross Secretary 1937–43; 1943–45 Engaged to Erich Kempka and later married to Eckhard Christian Adjutant (Army) 1941–43 Appointed an army adjutant in 1941. By his own request in 1943, he transferred to the Western Front. Recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves Co-pilot (Schutzstaffel) 1932–45 Former captain for Lufthansa prior to joining the Schutzstaffel (SS). He was later killed during the Battle in Berlin. Pilot (Nazi Party) 1932–45 Personal pilot and close ally of Hitler since the political campaigns of the early 1930s Aide-de-camp and valet (Schutzstaffel) 1940–43 Married to Traudl Humps. Transferred to active service in July 1943 and was killed a year later in an aircraft attack in France Valet (Schutzstaffel) 1935–45 Hitler's longest serving valet. Would wake up Hitler and keep him stocked with writing materials and spectacles Adjutant (Army) 1943–45 Recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves for actions on both fronts. In October 1943 he was appointed army adjutant. He was seriously wounded during the 20 July plot. Administrator (Berghof) 1936–43 Administrator of all civilian personnel at Hitler's mountain retreat Dentist (Schutzstaffel) 1933–45 Served as Heinrich Himmler's personal dentist before becoming Hitler's Secretary 1929–45 Hitler's chief and longest serving secretary Chauffeur (Schutzstaffel) 1928–29 Early member of the Nazi Party and SS. One of Hitler's most trusted bodyguards and Schutzstaffel (SS) commanders Adjutant (Nazi Party) 1925–45 Hitler's longest serving adjutant. Carried money for Hitler's private use, took care of his travel arrangements, and provided both secretary and security duties Chauffeur (Sturmabteilung) 1926–36 Early Nazi Party member and co-founder of the Sturmabteilung (SA) Adjutant (Navy) 1939–45 Transferred to active service in 1938. Then returned to the role as naval adjutant and in September 1943 he was promoted to Konteradmiral (rear admiral) Valet (Schutzstaffel) 1934–39 Assisted Hitler with his daily routines and also served as a bodyguard. Dismissed in mid-September 1939 for disobeying an order Valet (Schutzstaffel) ?-45 Killed on 21 April 1945 Surgeon (Schutzstaffel) 1944–45 Became Hitler's personal surgeon after a recommendation from Schutzstaffel (SS) chief Heinrich Himmler Private Secretary (Nazi Party) 1943–45 Prominent official in Nazi Germany. He gained immense power by using his position as Hitler's private secretary to control the flow of information and access to the Führer. Adjutant (Schutzstaffel) 1938–41 Recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves. Originally appointed adjutant to Sepp Dietrich in 1941 Adjutant (Luftwaffe) 1937–45 One of only a few people with aristocratic backgrounds to serve in Hitler's inner circle. Became closely associated with the Führer over the years Adjutant (Schutzstaffel) 1940–41; 1943; 1944–45 Originally a Schutzstaffel (SS) adjutant. From August 1943 to 5 February 1944, he fought on the Eastern Front and in France until March 1944 when he again was appointed a personal adjutant. Aide-de-camp/adjutant (Schutzstaffel) 1941-44 Served as an ordnance officer and SS adjutant at different intervals. Also a member of the Leibstandarte SS Adolf Hitler and the Führerbegleitkommando (FBK), both protection units for Hitler's security Adjutant (Wehrmacht) 1938–44 Became the Chief of the Personnel Department of the German Army. Died from his injuries following the 20 July plot Physician (Nazi Party) 1936–45 Personal physician to Hitler and became a controversial figure for his unorthodox treatment methods Secretary 1942–45 Hitler's youngest secretary. Later wrote her memoirs about her time with Hitler Physician (Schutzstaffel) 1935–45 Personal physician and surgeon for Hitler Adjutant (Nazi Party) 1930–40 Prior to his dismissal, he supervised all of the Führer's personal servants, valets, bodyguards, and adjutants. Adjutant (Army) 1944–45 Promoted chief of the Heerespersonalamt (Army Personnel Office) and chief adjutant in October 1944 Adjutant (Army) 1945 Heinrich Borgmann's replacement. Recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
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Bibliography of Adolf Hitler Bibliography of Nazi Germany
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