Basic Details Surname Palmer Forenames E Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative surname Professor War Egypt and the Sudan (1882-1899) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) University of Cambridge Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Professor Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Civilian Death and Burial details Country of death Arabia Town of death Desert of Mount Sinai Country of burial England Town of burial London Cemetery St Paul's Cathedral - Crypt Year of death 1882 Month of death August Day of death 11 Manner of death as stated Killed by Bedouin Arabs Manner of death reference Killed in Action