In May 1923, the unit was renamed Stoßtrupp–Hitler.[4] The unit numbered no more than 20 members at that time.[7] All were considered Hitler loyalists.[6] According to the Historical Lexicon of Bavaria the unit later had around 100 members.[8] On 9 November 1923, the Stoßtrupp, along with the SA and several other Nazi paramilitary units, took part in the abortive Beer Hall Putsch in Munich.