Führer Headquarters
He was born in Westerheim, Baden-Württemberg and after trade school he worked as a construction technician. He joined the SS on 1 February 1930. On 29 February 1932, the "SS-Begleitkommando" was formed to provide general protection for Hitler. Schädle was one of twelve SS members selected by Sepp Dietrich to present to Hitler for the unit. From the twelve, a smaller eight-man team called the "SS-Begleitkommando des Führers" (SS Escort Command of the Führer; SS-BKdF) was chosen to protect Hitler as he travelled outside Munich and the borders of Bavaria, Germany. As a member of the unit, Schädle guarded Hitler at the various Führer Headquarters and accompanied him on all his trips. He also served on the staff of "Reichsführer-SS" Heinrich Himmler from 1 May 1934.