"Hess was a formidable fighter who fought with the para-military Marxists and others who often violently attempted to disrupt Hitler's speeches." (http://www.historyplace.com/worldwar2/biographies/apr-hess-cal.htm)

In 1925, Rudolf served as Hitler's personal secretary.

In 1932 Hitler appointed him Chairman of the Central Political Commission of the Nazi Party and SS General as a reward for his loyal service.

On April 21, 1933 he was made Deputy Führer