Basic Details Surname Palmer Forenames Edward Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Egypt and the Sudan (1882-1899) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Professor of the University of Cambridge Death and Burial details Country of death Arabia Town of death Mount Sinai desert Country of burial United Kingdom Town of burial LONDON Cemetery St Paul's Cathedral Year of death 1882 Month of death August Day of death 11 Manner of death as stated Killed by the Bedouin Arabs Manner of death reference Other