In May 1935 , Wingate was granted a year 's leave and went to Vichy for a much needed vacation with is wife . While in Vichy , Wingate heard of the terrible 1935 Quetta earthquake and returned immediately to England to see if his services were required by the government . Because of his loyalty to Quetta , Wingate volunteered to return there immediately . He was not asked to return immediately , but in October ( after less than half of his promised leave ) , Wingate was ordered to return to India and become the Revenue Commissioner of Baluchistan
1935 Quetta earthquake
1935 Quetta earthquake
Ronald Wingate