Former Nazi POW grateful to Scottish village
A former Nazi soldier is leaving his life savings to a community in Scotland where he was held prisoner during World War Two. Eighty-five-year-old Heinrich Steinmeyer says he wants to thank the people of the village of Comrie, Scotland, for the kindness he was shown while a prisoner. Anchor Jeb Sharp finds out more from Comrie resident, George Carson.
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