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.
| 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 1943. 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 dictators 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 | ||||
| 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 | ||||